Don't be diacouraged by the F2P moniker. Today games are all becoming shades of grey between cash/sub/f2p. BnS is top notch. -- The monitization actually feels very similar to wow.. Because you want to buy the premium monthly sub if you like the game. Just like wow, they sell vanity items in the store, but IMO the in game costume drops are better. The shop costumes are kitchy out-of-lore things like a santa outfit. As a bonus, if your interest in the game fades, you can stop paying premium and still login occasionall.. Unlike subscription required mmos. -- As a former long term hardcore wow player, i find BnS combat really engaging and fun, in a totally different way than wow. Endgame instances are hard in a fun way. -- The storyline is a single linear arc which feels alot like diablo. It also has *tons* of voiceover and cutscenes. I skippeed most of it, but if you are into that sort of thing, its there. Reaching levelcap is quicker than wow (fastest is 10 hours played). -- A big thing that drew me to the game is that arena pvp is equalized. Meaning gear doesn't count at all. I dont like the wow arena gear grind. -- Their open world pvp system is neat too. There are no separate pvp/pve servers. Instead, you flag yourself for world pvp by wearing a faction pvp outfit. Further, there are open world pvp areas, with npc objectives, akin to league of legends minions. This makes open world more positional, because staying near your npcs gives you a big advantage in solo or small group pvp. -- give BnS a try, you wont regret it.
